Iowa Preps dives into the semifinal of the 2015 8-Man playoffs. We take a look at each game, players to watch, and predicts the eventual winner. See what teams we feel have the abilities to move into the championship game now!
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Game: Don Bosco vs Newell-Fonda
Watch Out For: The heavy hitters of 8-Man over the last few seasons will be battling one another with an opportunity to play for the 8-Man crown.
On Don Bosco
Player to Watch: Nick Mangrich
Greatest Strength: Just the jaw dropping number of athletes on the sidelines for Don Bosco. The Dons have scored 226 in three playoff games.
On Newell-Fonda
Player to Watch: Mason Scheidegger
Greatest Strength: The defense of the Mustangs. They have shutout three of their last four opponents and have really made some big plays along the way.
Difference in the Game: The overall hunger of Don Bosco. This is a club that lost by a single point last year to Newell-Fonda.
Prediction: Don Bosco 41, Newell-Fonda 35
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Game: Glidden-Ralston vs Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn
Watch Out For: Two offenses that have spent the fall averaging over 50 points a game while going undefeated trying to stop one another.
On Glidden-Ralston
Player to Watch: Christopher Brown
Greatest Strength: Their offense may get the headlines but few people give the respect deserved for the Glidden-Ralston defense. They have been elite all year long.
On Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn
Player to Watch: Ben Specht
Greatest Strength: The ability of this senior laden team to step up just the right time. They needed a few key plays late in the quarterfinals and got them in a tough seven point victory.
Difference in the Game: The ability of Glidden-Ralston to get stops. They have proven it so far in the playoffs and it comes out here.
Prediction: Glidden Ralston 30, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 27
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Agree/disagree? Let us know now!
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Game: Don Bosco vs Newell-Fonda
Watch Out For: The heavy hitters of 8-Man over the last few seasons will be battling one another with an opportunity to play for the 8-Man crown.
On Don Bosco
Player to Watch: Nick Mangrich
Greatest Strength: Just the jaw dropping number of athletes on the sidelines for Don Bosco. The Dons have scored 226 in three playoff games.
On Newell-Fonda
Player to Watch: Mason Scheidegger
Greatest Strength: The defense of the Mustangs. They have shutout three of their last four opponents and have really made some big plays along the way.
Difference in the Game: The overall hunger of Don Bosco. This is a club that lost by a single point last year to Newell-Fonda.
Prediction: Don Bosco 41, Newell-Fonda 35
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Game: Glidden-Ralston vs Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn
Watch Out For: Two offenses that have spent the fall averaging over 50 points a game while going undefeated trying to stop one another.
On Glidden-Ralston
Player to Watch: Christopher Brown
Greatest Strength: Their offense may get the headlines but few people give the respect deserved for the Glidden-Ralston defense. They have been elite all year long.
On Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn
Player to Watch: Ben Specht
Greatest Strength: The ability of this senior laden team to step up just the right time. They needed a few key plays late in the quarterfinals and got them in a tough seven point victory.
Difference in the Game: The ability of Glidden-Ralston to get stops. They have proven it so far in the playoffs and it comes out here.
Prediction: Glidden Ralston 30, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 27
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Agree/disagree? Let us know now!
